Automated Welding Technician

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POSITION TITLE: Automated Welding Technician
LOCATION: Collingwood
SHIFT: Day shift – Monday to Thursday, 5:30a.m.-3:30p.m. (4×10-hr shifts)

MacLean Engineering is looking for an energetic Automated Welding Technician to add to the existing skills of our Weld team. If you are looking to be challenged in a dynamic work environment and want to grow your career with a world-renowned company in our industry, this position is for you!

About the Position: The Automated Welding Technician will focus on evaluating, improving, and adapting welded components to an automated welding process to increase productivity and reduce costs as well as develop strategies for improving quality and reducing defects. The following proficiencies are required:

• Self Starter capable of providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to production Team members in welding and fabrication department.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, or welding process specifications with minimal supervision.
• Operate automated welding equipment to fuse metal segments using the gas metal arc welding(GMAW) or Metal Cored (MCAW) process.
• Identify and implement opportunities for welded components and the suitability of the components for automated welding.
• Operate material handling devices such as; overhead crane, gantry crane, and/or forklift in compliance with applicable safety standards and best practices. Material handling includes safe rigging and transportation of various loads.
• Identify and implement improvements to robotic welding processes, including cycle time reduction, cost optimization, and quality enhancement.
• Troubleshoot robotic welding equipment and cells, ensuring reliable operation and addressing any issues.
• Demonstrate computer skills with MS office suite, effective email and Teams communication, Solidworks and robotic systems troubleshooting.
• Help develop and implement fixturing and tooling for robotic welding applications.
• Work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to evaluate and improve the design of components to aid in adapting for automation.
• Identify improvement opportunities for cost reduction, quality/safety improvement, efficiency improvement, or other improvement categories as applicable to welding and fabrication processes.
• Competent at efficiently and timely fitting and welding all parts designated for L1 by Supervisor.
• Operate hand and bench grinder to shape and prepare metal parts for welding.
• Operate metal shaping or cutting machines such as bandsaw, and other metal straightening and bending machines.
• Operate flame/plasma cutting equipment for repairs.
• Assist with equipment/product repairs as needed.
• Document Engineering Change Requests according to applicable procedures under direction of Supervisor.
• Adopt and practice good housekeeping, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to quickly grasp welding and fitting concepts and apply to multiple projects. Potential for improvement in lesser competence will be recognized by Supervisor.
• Abide by all applicable regulatory and company-specific safety standards.
• Abide by ISO 9001 Quality Management System and associated procedures.
• Contribute to continual improvement of safety, quality, product, production, and work environment.
• Willing to cross-train in other departments as needed on a temporary basis

About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:

• College Education or Trade Certification in a recognized discipline would be an asset
• Completion of a C of Q in Welding or some college/industry courses in Welding is preferred
• 8+ years’ experience as a CWB Certified Welder
• 1-3 years’ experience in automated welding systems
• 10+ years’ experience working in a heavy manufacturing or industrial setting
• Experience in ISO 9001, CSA W59, CWB W47.1/AWS D1.1 background

About Us: 

Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• 3 weeks’ vacation annually
• Paid sick and family emergency time
• Paid overtime after 40 hours worked
• Free coffee!
• Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
• Employee and family assistance program
• Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
• Annual Employee Bonus
• $250 annual safety shoe allowance
• $200 bi-annual prescription safety glasses allowance
• Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more

If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!

We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.